Stories of translators: Etienne Dolet
Etienne Dolet, a printer during the Renaissance, was burned by the Inquisition in the sixteenth century for the services he provided as a translator… […]
06
01
2015
Our Translation Blog in English
Want to learn more about our agency? The translation industry? Translation techniques? Are you a client looking for tips? You are at the right place!
05
18
2015
Tips for translators: 20 tips for reducing stress
The translation profession, with its irregular hours and and its frequently tight deadlines can be stressful. Twenty tips for a legal translation or a marketing […]
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05
11
2015
French in Quebec and French in France: What are the differences?
Most of the differences between French from Quebec and French from France don’t only affect speaking. What should you be careful with when working on a translation into French from Quebec? A brief overview of the linguistic differences between the old and the new continent. […]
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05
07
2015
Stories of translators: Jean-François Champollion
Translating a language for the first time, this is the challenge faced by French Egyptologist and translator, Jean-François Champollion. A long process which nevertheless took him fourteen years… But when it comes to impossible translations, nothing stops the translator! […]
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05
05
2015
Offering different translation rates depending on the client: Pros and cons
Charging different rates according to customers can be financially attractive for a translation agency. However, this practice is surrounded by strict rules and may involve complications as regards the company’s management. […]
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04
29
2015
Stories of translators: La Malinche
She was the daughter of a cacique, the mother of a whole people, a slave and a translator: here’s the unique destiny of La Malinche, the wife and interpreter of Hernan Cortes. Focus on its decisive role as an interpreter during the conquest of Mexico by Spanish settlers. […]
04
21
2015
Mass messaging to place translation projects: Is it worth the trouble?
Mass messages offer great flexibility to translation agencies when they have an urgent translation project. However, the drawback of these messages is that they depersonalize the relationship between agency and translators. What are the alternatives? The answers in this article. […]
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04
20
2015
In-company language courses: 5 criteria for choosing a language school
English, Spanish or even Chinese! Multinational companies often require their employees to practice their foreign languages. Before choosing an institute for your language courses, it’s essential to have some criteria to help you select. Cultures Connection gives you some tips. […]
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